Nine schools get top marks from AIA

August 17, 2015

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the nine schools selected for its 2015 Education Facility Design Awards. The awards program honors educational facilities the jury believes should serve as examples of high-quality places to learn.

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Price of wind energy decreasing rapidly

August 17, 2015

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a report that found the price of wind energy is at an all-time low averaging under 2.5 cents per kWh. “Wind Technologies Market Report,” found wind to be a credible source of new electricity generation.

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ASHRAE signs deal with ICC regarding new version of IgCC

August 10, 2015

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the International Code Council (ICC) signed a deal outlining each organization’s role with the International Green Construction Code (IgCC).

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UL announces new testing services for building envelopes

August 10, 2015

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) launched new curtain wall mockup and field testing capabilities for building envelopes. The global safety science organization’s services provide performance testing to determine the rate of air infiltration, water penetration, structural, impact, and cyclical performance for windows, doors, and curtain walls.

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NIBS and surveyors group sign MOU to improve building performance

August 3, 2015

Recognizing a mutual interest in building performance, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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DBIA announces 2015 design-build competition winners

August 3, 2015

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) held its 20th annual awards, recognizing exemplary collaboration and integration in design-build project delivery. National Award of Merit winners were evaluated and selected by a panel of industry experts.

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AAMA updates specification for liquid-applied flashing

August 3, 2015

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) updated and released a document specifying the performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing for water-resistive seals around exterior wall openings.

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CSI’s revised GreenFormat available to purchase

July 27, 2015

CSI has updated its GreenFormat resource, which is now available to purchase by both members and non-members for $50. GreenFormat is a standardized structure for organizing sustainable information elements associated with materials, products, systems, and technologies used in the built environment.

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Construction disputes decline in value, increase in length

July 27, 2015

A global design, engineering, and consultancy firm has released a report stating disputes relating to major construction projects in North America decreased in value while the length of time to resolve conflict increased significantly last year.

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PIMA releases roof insulation research on cold climates

July 27, 2015

The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) developed a research report in response to recent articles questioning the thermal performance of polyiso roof insulation in colder climates.

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